Women Legislators of the Maryland General Assembly, Inc.
President's Message
Delegate Susan C. Lee
I am greatly honored to serve as President of Maryland Women’s Caucus, a bipartisan caucus of women legislators dedicated to promoting, supporting and advocating for the economic empowerment, health, education, safety, and other interests of women in Maryland. Founded in 1972 and the first state women’s legislative caucus in the nation, today our members comprise 31% of the Senate and House of Delegates of the Maryland General Assembly.
Working with Governor Martin O’Malley, Senate President Mike Miller, House Speaker Mike Busch, members of the judiciary, government agency heads, and leaders of women’s, minority, education, business, community, and other organizations, the Caucus has helped pass significant legislation to enhance, improve, and uplift the lives of women, families, children, and some of our state’s most vulnerable individuals. It has also strived to increase the representation of women in government, the judiciary, business, education, science, technology, health care, the arts, and all fields.
Facing one of the toughest economic climates ever, the Caucus will be working very hard to meet the enormous challenges of not only helping our governor and legislature formulate and pass sound budgetary and fiscal measures, but also to protect our vital, core priorities to ensure that women, children, families, and those at most risk do not fall through the cracks.
This year, some of our priorities include women’s health, mental health, economic empowerment, DDA Waiting List, preventing and prosecuting domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking, infant mortality, protecting children, strengthening families, Family Planning Works Act, and equity in juvenile services. In addition, the Caucus is supporting a bill to place a statue of Marylander and American hero Harriet Tubman in National Statuary Hall of the United State Capitol.
As there are a myriad of pivotal issues before our state today, we encourage Marylanders to participate with us in the legislative process by contacting the General Assembly's web site or by contacting Legislative Services Library and Information desk at 410-841-5400. The Caucus Executive Director, Marsha Wise, will furnish information regarding our agenda and policy positions to interested individuals. She may be reached at 410-841-3013 or 301-858-3013.
I and the Caucus look forward to working with you on issues important to you and your families.
Sincerely,
Susan C. Lee